Scorpio (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1973, Scorpio is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Michael Winner, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Cross is an old hand at the CIA who often teams up with Frenchman Jean “Scorpio” Laurier, a gifted freelance operative. After their last mission together, the CIA orders Scorpio to eliminate Cross, leaving him no choice but to obey.
Who’s in it. Scorpio stars Burt Lancaster as Cross, Alain Delon as Jean 'Scorpio' Laurier, Paul Scofield as Sergei Zharkov and John Colicos as McLeod, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Scorpio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scorpio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scorpio tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scorpio (1973)?
- In US, Scorpio is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scorpio worth watching?
- Scorpio holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scorpio?
- Scorpio stars Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, Paul Scofield, John Colicos and Gayle Hunnicutt.
- When was Scorpio released?
- Scorpio was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.